ZAMBOANGA CITY: Three people were killed in a clash between military forces and suspected New People’s Army (NPA) rebels in Zamboanga del Sur on Tuesday.

Officials said fighting erupted in Supon village in Bayog town after patrolling soldiers chanced upon a group of NPA fighters, sparking a running gun battle.

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